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Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Criminal Lawyers
- Guilty
- Arraignment
- Job
“Not only is he incredibly reliable and easy to communicate with, but his hardworking nature and respected presence in Massachusetts courts set him apart.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Boston, MA
24 firms listed · all 24 in Boston · 11 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Simons Law Office
- Case
- Understanding
- Law Firm
“I worked with attorney Sara Attarchi whose professionalism and experienced representation absolutely helped achieve the positive outcome we were expecting.”
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Brett Levy
- Charges
- Outcome
- License
“A super character, someone who has not forgotten that he is a human being and is always there to help , I'm glad we met and I hope the next time we meet it won't be in court.”
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Rakhlin Law
- License
- Courtroom
- Matter
“We had a legal emergency on Labor Day weekend and Irving was incredibly responsive, working with us throughout that weekend and showing up and resolving the issue in court on Monday.”
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The Law Office of Matthew J. Kidd & Associates
- Employment Law
- Responsive
- Patient
“I would work with him again, it was great to know that someone with a great deal of knowledge had my back and was ready to move forward quickly and effectively.”
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The Law Office of Rosemary C. Scapicchio
- Grateful
- Series
- Hope
“I've seen alot of evil on this planet, you literally have been given invisible angel wings to protect the people done wrong in the justice system 💯 …”
The 24 firms listed for Boston, MA defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Boston, MA
All 24 firms we list here are in Boston itself. We have 66 firms in Boston on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,468 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), responsiveness (76%) and quality (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "understanding". 11 are open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 13 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (3), motor vehicle crimes (3), criminal appeals (2), criminal defense (2) and drug crimes (2). 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 21 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 11 offer urgent consultations and 10 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Are criminal law firms listed for Boston open on Saturdays or Sundays?
14 of the 24 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.
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Law Office of Matthew W Peterson
- Costs
- Intelligent
- Career
“As a private investigator who has worked with many attorneys throughout my career, I would not hesitate to refer Matthew Peterson to any of my clients, friends or family.”
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Dakota Martin Law
- Expertise
- Job
- Conversation
“Oh my God he's the best thank you Martin you are I very truthful lawyer and very smart thank you for saving my husband i Willy recommend him to anyone he's very manly and strong lawyer in court .”
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Da Silva Law Group
- Knowledge
- Service
- Questions
“It was a breeze working with Michele - she's very knowledgeable in immigration matters; was super effective in gathering information and did everything 'first time right.”
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Markey Law Partners
- Strategy
- Engagement
- Judge
“Attorney Markey literally rode to the rescue, quickly submitting an emergency Short Order of Notice to correct a grievous wrong (forced to vacate premises for 10 days + over the holidays).”
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Gioia Law
- Felt
- Knows
- Documents
“I wanna say thanks so much he got me off when I knew I lost he beat it like he's a beast fire 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 I'll recommend yall to tap in thanks again bro Donte …”
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Law Offices of Steven J. Topazio
- Patient
- Call
- Court
“Yes he is extremely knowledgeable as a lawyer and has significant experience but the best part of the experience was that he (1) took the time to explain to me how the system works and how everyone is trying to protect themselves at the first place a...”
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Lowney Law
“They dont sugar coat, they certainly dont get ur hopes up but at same time if you rationally read in between the lines it's almost like you being told so far so good and that its but when ur in a bad spot due others negligence its just enough to keep...”
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Coughlin Law
- Life
- Court
- Law Firm
“Milligan Coughlin are not only quick to respond and keep you in the loop regarding your case; they are also extremely professional, effective and most importantly affordable.”
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Koufman Law Group
- Insight
- Confidence
- Livelihood
“He is efficient, always responding to any questions i have, timely to any appointment we scheduled, and even helped me out with a referral another case.”
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Rubin Pomerleau
- Judge
- Country
- Siblings
“I recommend Runbin Pomerleau, PC for your expensive immigration cases, as soon as I was able to obtain my citizenship through their offices quickly and efficiently and at a good price.”
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Criminal Defense Attorney Michelle L. Hubbard
“I was actually explaining my situation around a group of other lawyers, and when they heard my outcome they were impressed and asking questions about her and wanted to know more.”
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Charles W. Rankin
“Ive been in trouble my whole life charles rankin is the best lawyer I've ever seen he if you need a great lawyer he might be the best in the usa real deal on your side defense is hard to find good person to cares”
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Keegan Law
- Court
- Phone
- Police
“Joe Keegan is a fantastic attorney I only had a single conversation with him over the phone about my case, and since I spoke to him about my stand point I feel a lot better, and what really surprised me was when I send him the attachment with the pol...”
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Carlson Law Offices
- Attorney
- Case
- Questions
“He explained in detail what everything that was going on with the case and explained fully the outcome to me and I would call him in the future if I was to have any questions about a case or to ask him to be my lawyer again.”
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Masferrer & Riley
“Kelsey is a sweet and intelligent person who is incredibly organized, and Eduardo is honest to a fault, completely shattering any stereotype you ever associated with an attorney.”
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Susan M. Rayburn, Attorney at Law, Criminal Defense Boston
- Rights
- Understanding
- Courtroom
“Without giving too many details about my situation, in both cases right after things were concluded employees at both courts had asked me who represented me because they were pretty impressed with the results given my charges.”
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James E. McCall
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Bisson Law
- Office
- Matters
“He uses his large library of criminal defense and litigation experience to defend his clients to the best of his abilities as well as utilize his professional network to ensure he is doing the best possible defense for anyone who needs his services.”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Boston, MA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1866
Maximum cost
$22388
National Average
$6841
Avg Per Hour Rates
$436
$4354
$7463
Fair price range is based on 413 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Boston
- “All charges dismissed. He kept me informed about what was happening and what he needed from me.” — client of Rakhlin Law
- “I was very pleased with his work, as well as the results he was able to achieve with the received settlement.” — client of Dakota Martin Law
- “In the process Chris communicated thoroughly and ensured that I was well prepared to avoid arraignment on my court date.” — client of Coughlin Law
- “Most importantly, he went above and beyond to ultimately get all charges dismissed.” — client of Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Criminal Lawyers
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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